October

October Service Hours: 12 
Cumulative Fall Semester Hours: 12
Happy October!

Another month gone in the blink of an eye. October has been a very eventful month for me. It has been loaded with coursework, including potentially our most difficult Principles of Pharmacology test so far on ANS Pharmacology and Physiology. Luckily, working hard has been paying off and I have been able to continue to keep up with the material. I started the "Songs for Kids" program this month at Children's hospital, and now am almost done with the supervised volunteering portion so that I can get going on my own. As volunteers in this program, we go around the hospital to different patient rooms who may enjoy some music. Not every patient wants it, but for those that do, the experience has been profound. The best part is goofing around with the kids and trying to make them smile. Sometimes they even opt to sing along, and you can physically feel the energy in the room improving. I was also able to volunteer at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) walk for education this month, which raised money for scholarships available to low income families seeking a college education. It was a great opportunity, and was very meaningful to participate in something which provides educational opportunities to others. 

 I have been working on finding my work/ life balance, and I am an avid outdoorsman. So this month I took the opportunity to go canoeing on the Black Creek River in Mississippi with some classmates. It was a beautiful day and provided some much needed fresh air and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Can't wait to see what November has in store. 

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